Description
This moist and flavorful Applesauce Cake is a delightful treat, topped with a creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- For the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, mix together the applesauce, eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add Nuts:
- If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Pour Batter:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
- Make Frosting:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the ground cinnamon and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the Cake:
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the cinnamon cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
Notes
Serve this delicious applesauce cake at gatherings, or enjoy it as a delightful dessert at home!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes